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Furious’s Story: Mentors Are Key To Success

Furious with United Way Volunteer and NFL Pro Cornerback, Nnamdi Asomugha

Guest Blogger and Professional Football Cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha recounts his visit with Furious, an at-risk high school student in Alexandria, Virginia. More

07/27/11

Darius’s Story: The Importance of a Good Coach

Left to Right: Leigh Bodden (New England Patriots), Darius, and Josh Cribbs (Cleveland Browns)

Darius, a 17 year old student from Alexandria, Virginia is behind in school and at risk of dropping out. This is the story of an unexpected visit by Professional Football players Josh Cribbs and Leigh Bodden. More

07/26/11

Johnny’s Story: Caring Adults Can Make All the Difference

Left to Right: NFL Player Calais Campbell (Arizona Cardinals), Johnny a high school student in Virginia, and NFL Player George Wilson (Buffalo Bills)

Professional football players George Wilson and Calais Campbell surprised a local teenager while Visiting United Way in Alexandria, Virginia and convinced him to stay in school. More

07/25/11

Introducing the United Way NFL Player Scouting Team

Left to Right: Calais Campbell (Arizona Cardinals), George Wilson (Buffalo Bills), Josh Cribbs (Cleveland Browns), Nnamdi Asomugha (Free agent) and Leigh Bodden (New England Patriots).

NFL players are helping United Way recruit volunteer readers, tutors, and mentors. More

07/21/11

GMC uses Super Bowl to score points for youth health and wellness

GMC is partnering with the NFL and United Way to raise awareness about childhood obesity and to create new opportunities for young people to lead healthier lifestyles. GMC donated 70 Super Bowl XLV tickets which have raised $249,000 through an online auction. Three additional pairs of tickets will be auctioned live at The NFL Experience at the Dallas Convention Center on Saturday, February 5. All proceeds will benefit youth health and wellness efforts. More

02/03/11

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